A Firm Foundation for Philanthropy? A discussion of recent developments in Switzerland impacting charitable giving

Venue: Frank Hirth, 236 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HL
Start: 06/10/2008 - 15:15
End: 06/10/2008 - 17:00
Organiser: European Association for Planned Giving
Fee: 0
Tel: 01622 859356
Email: sue@plannedgiving.org.uk
Website: EAPG

A Firm Foundation for Philanthropy? A discussion of recent developments in Switzerland impacting charitable giving and international philanthropy

Discussion leader: Benoit Merkt, Lenz and Staehelin, Geneva

Switzerland is the home for a growing number of charitable foundations. This is due to a number of factors, including the great freedom and flexibility in the organization of this entity, which is not yet subject to the supervision of a State authority. This session will examine these features and put them into perspective, while highlighting the main "hot issues" in the Swiss landscape, namely recent developments in corporate governance and the entry into force of the new Host State Act, which aims at creating a favourable environment for charitable foundations in Switzerland.
Discussion to include:
* The main features of the Swiss foundation and recent legislative changes of note in Switzerland
* Swiss foundation versus Swiss association: is there a choice to make?
* State supervision of Swiss foundations
* Corporate governance in Swiss foundations: developments and trends
* Switzerland's new Host State Act
* Transnational tax aspects from a Swiss perspective

EAPG London Roundtable – Monday 6 October 2008
5.15 pm welcome for 5.30 – 6.30 pm discussion
Followed by drinks and refreshments

Host & Venue: Paul Bolland, Frank Hirth, 236 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HL

Nearest Underground stations: Russell Square, King’s Cross, Chancery Lane

To attend this London Roundtable, please email sue@plannedgiving.org.uk. Non-members are welcome to attend one roundtable in order to judge the value of our events first-hand.

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